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| Performance | 9/10  |
|---|---|
| Practicality | 8.6/10 |
| Reliability | 7.2/10 |
| Value for Money | 8.4/10 |
| Reviewer Rating | 8/10 |
| Overall Rating | 8/10  |
By djl
on 31st Aug 2004
| Year Manufactured | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Length of ownership | 6 months |
| Performance | 10/10 |
| Practicality | 8/10 |
| Reliability | 10/10 |
| Value for money | 9/10 |
| Overall value | 9/10 |
 djl's recommendation | |
Very economical
Great car to drive
Fast
Level of trim
This Vauxhall Corsa 1.7 SRI CDTI is my 4th Corsa and easily my favourite. A great car to drive. Acceleration from 0 to about 25 is OK but requires fairly swift gear changes from 1st to 2nd. It's only when you get above 30 and the turbo kicks in that you really appreciate the power. At about 2400 rpm the turbo start whistling and off you go! The torque from the engine is awesome hardly any loss of performance when fully loaded or carrying a roof box/bikes etc. The suspension is tight and with the low profile 17inch 195 tyres the car is just glued to the road round twisty bends and powers out onto the straights. Sheer joy! Motorway driving is effortless and the car will happily sit at 85 (in Germany I have to add) all day BUT still has the power to take you swiftly to 100 and beyond - makes overtaking easy. The level of trim is up to Vauxhall's usual standard - poor! Particularly considering the price of the car. With careful use of the right foot you should get nearly 65mpg - even thrashing it you'll get well over 450 miles from the 10 gallon tank. Insurance group is 6E so not too bad considering the performance. The sports front seats are very comfortable and the ride is great - in the front! In the rear it can be a bit uncomfortable for passengers when driven at speed over uneven surfaces. Not a family car then! The CD 6 speaker sound system is OK but don't expect 5kW Alpine Dolby5.1 performance! Instrument panel is well lit and well laid out. Gear change is crisp and positive. The electronic accelerator (no wire) is responsive and the brakes - like all Corsas - are excellent. A great wee car which can surprise many other motorists with its performance.
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Total Respect: +3
